Medical Dictionary
joint capsule
noun
Medical Definition of JOINT CAPSULE
: a ligamentous sac that surrounds the articular cavity of a freely movable joint, is attached to the bones, completely encloses the joint, and is composed of an outer fibrous membrane and an inner synovial membrane—called also articular capsule, capsular ligament
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